New Delhi: India on Wednesday conveyed to the Maldives its readiness to support the island nation in boosting its defence preparedness as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosted his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon for wide-ranging talks focusing on maritime security cooperation. In their meeting, the two defence ministers reasserted their firm commitment to work closely…
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday accused the AAP leaders of diverting attention from the “corruption and irregularities” surrounding the “Sheesh Mahal”, and enacting drama of a visit to the bungalow while the model code of conduct was implemented for the upcoming Assembly polls. “Why did AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj not visit…
Bengaluru: The Lokayukta sleuths on Wednesday raid places connected to eight government officers, including a Joint Commissioner of Transport Department, who are accused of amassing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The places being raided are connected to the officers including the Joint Commissioner of Transport, Bengaluru, Shobha; Kadur Health and Family Welfare…
Mahakumbh Nagar: With less than a week for the Maha Kumbh to kick off, the state police has launched an intensive checking campaign in the Mela area, particularly around Sangam, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Tuesday. The government estimates around 40 crore to 45 crore visitors, including foreigners, during the religious congregation that will…
Agra: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the government is on alert regarding China’s plan to construct a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet, close to its border with India. Days after China announced its plan to construct the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra, India said it will continue to monitor…
New Delhi: Underscoring the integrity of India’s electoral process, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said that not a single discrepancy has been found in votes counted through electronic voting machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips. Kumar was addressing a press conference here to announce the schedule for the Delhi…
Mumbai: The BJP will launch its second phase of membership drive in Maharashtra from January 10 as part of the plan to make it the largest party in the state by enrolling 1.5 crore new primary members, a senior leader said on Tuesday. Under the ‘Ghar Chalo Abhiyan’, the BJP aims to reach all households…
Thiruvananthapuram: CPI(M) in Kerala on Tuesday publicly warned its former Lok Sabha member N N Krishnadas for issuing statements that went against the party’s campaign during the recent Palakkad assembly by-election. “His statements created a feeling among the public that there were differences among party workers during the campaign,” CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan…
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Tuesday announced the dates for the Delhi Assembly elections. The elections are scheduled to happen in a single phase on February 5. Votes will be counted and the results declared on February 8. The election process will be completed before February 10, the Commission said. The last date to…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday urged political parties to maintain decorum during elections and said the Election Commission would conduct checks to ensure free and fair polls. Kumar was addressing a press conference to announce the schedule for the assembly polls in Delhi. “We will check everyone to ensure money-free elections….
